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Congressman Emmer gathers area law enforcement officials
U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, hosted on May 13 a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials from across Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District at the Wright County Law Enforcement Center in Buffalo. “Every day, law enforcement officers head out to work, never quite sure what the next call may bring. Unfortunately, we have seen the dangerous reality law enforcement officers face hit very close to home. As we recognize National Police Week, it was great to sit down with law enforcement leaders from the 6th District...
Jonah Ronald Eskola charged in connection with Flippin’ Bills burglary
A Delano man has been charged in connection with the January burglary of Flippin’ Bills and stealing thousands of dollars worth of CBD and THC products. Jonah Ronald Eskola was charged with one count of third-degree burglary for entering a building without consent with the intent to steal or commit a felony or gross misdemeanor while in the building, according to court documents.
Broadway Pizza comes back to Maple Grove with fanfare
The pizza dough and axes are now flying at Broadway Pizza in Maple Grove at 7890 Main St., near the Maple Grove Government Center. The return of the restaurant came April 28, after the previous location closed in fall 2022 after that owner retired and sold the land and building. Along with a new location, this Broadway Pizza offers axe throwing. Broadaxe Axe Throwing, part of the International Axe Throwing Federation, has an area inside the same building as Broadway, but is be separated by...
Join Senior Center on day trip to quaint New Ulm
The Monticello Senior Center has an enjoyable trip to New Ulm coming up on Wednesday, July 17. The first stop on this trip will be at the Visitors Center, where a local guide will step on the motor coach for a riding tour. We will learn about the downtown architecture, see Herman Monument, drive past Gov. John Lind’s home as well as historic churches, museums and memorials. The riding tour concludes at the Glockenspiel Musical Tower where we will hear the bells chime the time of day in Westminster style. ...
Delano Expo draws hundreds, showcases local businesses
Hundreds of people turned out Saturday morning to participate in the Delano Area Chamber of Commerce’s Delano Expo. The expo featured nearly 50 vendors that gathered Saturday morning at the Riverside Commons along Bridge Avenue to meet residents and network, Delano Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Linda Althoff said.
Robbinsdale schools considers superintendent candidates
The Robbinsdale Area School district has been searching for a new superintendent since David Engstrom resigned in July. While Marti Voight has been acting as interim superintendent, the Minnesota School Boards Association has been contracted to help the district find a permanent person. After the first batch of candidates left the board unimpressed, the search was paused. But it’s since been restarted with an open-until-filled job listing and they an added requirement for superintendent experience. ...
State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan's trial for shooting Ricky Cobb II will begin in September
A Hennepin County judge has set the trial date for Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, who is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer.
After an assault left him blind, MN man makes online accessibility his mission
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — May 16 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). It's a day meant to get people talking and thinking about digital access. More than one billion people worldwide live with disabilities, according to the GAAD Foundation. "As of today, May 2024, about 98% of websites...
PHOTOS: Celebrating mom over Mother’s Day weekend
MONTICELLO — In these photos taken Saturday at Ellison Park, moms were getting the royal treatment in honor of Mother's Day. That included Becker mother Corie Berndt, who was painting a picture alongside her daughter, Samantha Falls, Saturday afternoon during a picnic Falls planned for Mother’s Day. “I wanted to do something different than just get her a present,” the 19-year-old said. “I wanted it to be an activity.” ...
High school hockey players will now be required to wear neck protectors
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — All high school hockey players will now be required to wear neck protectors when they step onto the ice this winter. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSA) announced the rule change Thursday after it was proposed last month during its annual rules meeting. The mandate comes after Minnesota-native Adam Johnson was cut in the neck by a skate while playing in England last October. Johnson later died from the cut, prompting several leagues worldwide to adopt a policy requiring neck protectors.
Maple Grove Imposes Strict Water Usage Rules Amid Drought, Offers Exemptions for New Landscaping
Maple Grove's water crisis has just hit a new level as officials roll out strict water usage restrictions. Residents are now bound to follow an odd/even calendar for watering their lawns and don't even think about turning on those sprinklers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They mean business – auto irrigation systems must be reprogrammed to dance to this new tune.
Robbinsdale schools considers superintendent candidates
The Robbinsdale Area School district has been searching for a new superintendent since David Engstrom resigned in July. While Marti Voight has been acting as interim superintendent, the Minnesota School Boards Association has been contracted to help the district find a permanent person. After the first batch of candidates left the board unimpressed, the search was paused. But it’s since been restarted with an open-until-filled job listing and they an added requirement for superintendent experience. ...
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